The Sports Business Journal reports that the UFC has added Atomic Brands’ Monaco line of ready-to-drink (RD) cocktails with a two-year deal “totaling mid-seven figures.” This sponsorship adds to the lengthy roster of alcoholic sponsors that the promotion has in its stable. It also brings to mind that the categories are similar to the deal […]
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UFC 288 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC 288 took place on Saturday at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Fight of the Night went to Mosvar Evloev and Diego Lopes in a surprisingly good effort from Lopes. Lopes, a late fill-in for Bryce Mitchell, showed heart and received praise from Dana White as he pushed Evloev to his limits. […]
Masvidal’s father charged with attempted murder at fighter’s home
TMZ is reporting that Jorge Masvidal’s father, Jorge Masvidal, Sr. was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting someone in the arms during a dispute at the fighter’s home in Florida. The former UFC fighter was not involved in the shooting according to the report. Masvidal, Sr. was booked at 1:33 am Thursday according to […]
UFC Fight Night 223 draws 536K, prelims 403K
UFC Fight Night 223 bonuses
UFC Fight Night 223 took place on Saturday night at The Apex in Las Vegas. The promotion doled out 4 $50K Performance Bonuses this past Saturday. Marcus McGhee earned a $50K bonus with his second round submission of Journey Newsom. McGhee took the fight on just three days’ notice as a last minute replace and […]